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Yobe State Reopening for Business

As part of efforts to bring infrastructure development to Yobe State, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam would be addressing infrastructure investors at the United Kingdom Infrastructure Investors Summit, taking place at the prestigious London Stock exchange on the 3rd of December, 2013.

Two Perspectives That Will Change Your View of Start-ups

If you own a business start-up or plan to set up one soon, there is a good chance you have come across this statement: “Over 70 percent of businesses do not survive the first two years.” Start-ups are challenging, and

LABAF 2013: What’s your Lagos Story?

CORA Art and Cultural Foundation holds its 15th Lagos Book and Art Festival from November 15 to 17 at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos. It promises to be interesting, impressive and at least mind changing. CORA has made a

Double Miles Offer to Frequent Flyers as Qatar Airways Joins OneWorld

A special double miles offer is being made to cardholders of all OneWorld member airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – including those of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club – to mark the addition of Qatar Airways to the alliance. Members of Qatar

DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure

DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air infrastructure in West Africa, to meet the demand for express and freight services in the region. The recent investment includes the launch of a

New Technology Powers in-flight Phone Calls and SMS

Gogo, the global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has unveiled its new Text & Talk technology. The new technology uses Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi system to allow passengers to send text messages and

UK Scraps £3,000 Visa Bond for Nigerians

After deliberating on effecting a £3,000 visa bond for Nigerians traveling to the United Kingdom this November, the UK Government has announced the cancellation of the policy. News emerged months back that the UK will demand £3,000 visa bond from

FAAN Deploys Bomb Detector at Lagos Airport

In a bid to tighten-up security, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed Advance Threat Identification X-Ray (ATIX) at the D and E departure halls of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The explosive detector has a high

Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me

Toward the end of my two-month visit to Nigeria this summer, I did something stupid. But a kind, gracious, and conscientious taxi driver ensured that I didn’t live with the consequences of my stupidity. That singular experience has dramatically transformed

Radio France Internationale Explands Programming; Moves Into New Lagos Studio

The French current affairs radio station that broadcasts worldwide in French and 12 foreign languages, Radio France Internationale (RFI) has repackaged its programs in Hausa with an extended program lined-up as well just as it opens new studio in Parkview,

Intercontinental Hotel unveiled in Lagos

Intercontinental Hotel was unveiled in Lagos, at the weekend by Governor Fashola. The N30 billion hotel, is a 23-storey building containing 358 rooms and 37 suites and a Presidential suite. It is the tallest hotel in West Africa, and is

Nigerians Share: What We Love About Nigeria

Fifty-three years ago, on October 1, Nigeria became an independent nation. Many Nigerians are outspoken about the fact that the country’s growth has been stunted by various problems, and the journey to nationhood fraught with myriad setbacks. Even so, in

Nigerian Climate Change Activists Plan ‘Walk to Mali’ Trek

Climate change activists in Nigeria are planning a 12-man walk from Abuja through Niger, Mali, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo and Benin to Lagos. Organisers say they intend to use the walk to raise awareness, on climate change effects involving

Nigerians are Still Eligible for US Immigrant Visa – Consul-General

Consul-General, United States Consulate in Lagos, Jeffrey Hawkins has said that Nigerians are still eligible for Immigrant Visa to the United States, but have no longer qualify for the Diversity Visa program – known as Visa Lottery – after more

Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos

Transcorp Hilton Hotel, popular in Abuja and managed by Hilton Group and Transcorp Plc. has announced it will open an hotel, in Lagos. At a management contract between Transcorp Plc and Hilton Group in Lagos, the organizations, it was disclosed

FG To Issue New Yellow Fever Certificates

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said that Government will start issuing new International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis from October, and will be a more secured version. He said this at the launch of the new “Yellow

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